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PHYS 230

Fundamentals of Relativity

Physics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.70
Easiness
1.90
Total regs
89

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.70
A
27.3%
24
B
36.4%
32
C
25.0%
22
D
4.5%
4
F
0.0%
0
W
6.8%
6
A–F + W
88
Other outcomes
1
All registrations
89

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.70
Easiness
1.90
C or better
95.1%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
6.8%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
B
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
88
A–F and W outcomes

PHYS 230 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Imbo, Tom David
3.10
RMP
NR
Graded
21
Total regs
24
#2
DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
2.92
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Introduction to the theory of relativity, including special relativity (Lorentz contraction, time dilation, energy-mass equivalence, kinematics and electrodynamics) and general relativity (gravity, black holes). Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MATH 181 ; and Grade of C or better in PHYS 142 ; or Grade of B or better in PHYS 107 or Grade of B or better in PHYS 132 .

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Methodology
RMP
3.8
46 reviews
Graded
24
Total regs
25
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Imbo, Tom David
    3.10
    NR
    21
    24
  • 2
    DeJonghe, Richard Jerome
    2.92
    3.8 (46)
    24
    25